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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex personal injury claims, including Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Strong drafting and organizational skills are essential for effective case progression and client communication.
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Paralegal ExperiencePersonal Injury MattersDrafting SkillsCase Management SystemsClient-Focused Environment
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Hard Skills
Catastrophic Injury ClaimsLiability InvestigationsPleadings DraftingEvidence GatheringCourt Hearings SupportAttention to DetailWorkload PrioritizationMedical Causation Issues
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingKnowledge SharingOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Visual FilesCase Management System
Industry Keywords
Employers’ LiabilityPublic LiabilityRoad Traffic Accident (RTA)Major LossSerious Injury
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support management of a caseload of complex, high-value defendant catastrophic injury, EL, PL and RTA claims
- Draft pleadings and reports to clients
- Attend court hearings and support case progression in accordance with court deadlines and directions
- Carry out liability investigations and gather relevant evidence
- Instruct experts and support consideration of complex medical causation issues
- Prioritise workload while meeting client service levels and court deadlines
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
- Develop understanding of clients’ needs and the wider direction of the firm
- Share knowledge and support more junior team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Around 2+ years’ paralegal experience, ideally gained within catastrophic injury, major loss, serious injury or personal injury work
- Experience handling personal injury matters, independently or while supporting senior team members
- Knowledge of and genuine interest in Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work
- Strong drafting, organisation and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
- Experience working in a professional, client-focused environment
- Previous experience with Visual Files or a similar case management system is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Inclusive and supportive environment
- Adjustments or additional support for candidates
- Comprehensive interviews and candidate engagement process
- Opportunities to continue developing technical expertise
- Opportunity to share knowledge and support junior colleagues